DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF UNINTENTIONAL DEATH IN CHILDREN AGES 1-4: Feds award $1 million in Pool Safely grants to communities aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments

DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF UNINTENTIONAL DEATH IN CHILDREN AGES 1-4


WASHINGTON D.C. -

 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) announced today the awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments. CPSC selected five state and local governments to receive a total of about $1 million in Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) grant funds. This funding will provide grant recipients with assistance for enforcement, training and education of pool safety requirements that are intended to save lives and prevent serious injuries.

FY 2018 Pool Safely Grant Program Awardees

Jurisdictions	State	Award Amount
City of Bridgeport	CT	$152,000
District of Columbia Department of Health	DC	$106,202
DuPage County Health Department	IL	$182,388
Florida Department of Health	FL	$249,958
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals	LA	$250,000

“Drowning remains the #1 cause of unintentional death to children ages 1-4. We know drownings can be prevented. However, the problem cannot be solved alone,” said Acting Chairman Buerkle. “That is why I am very pleased to announce the award of nearly $1 million in Pool Safely grants to communities. These grants will help save lives and prevent injuries associated with drownings and drain entrapments. These financial awards will be used in local communities to reduce these tragic deaths and injuries. I want to thank Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz for her advocacy and assistance on this issue.”

“Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among preschool-age children. These deaths are entirely preventable, and it is our responsibility to do all we can to help prevent them. These Pool Safely grants will build on the steps that have been taken through the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act, giving communities the tools they need to promote safety in and around the water,” said Representative Wasserman Schultz. “I commend the recipients for their efforts to keep their swimmers safe, I thank the CPSC for implementing this critical program, and I look forward to continuing this essential work to save the lives of our children.”

The grant program, authorized through the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, (VGB Act), which Rep. Wasserman Schultz authored and led, was passed by Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush in December 2007. The PSGP seeks to provide state and local governments with assistance for education, training, and enforcement of pool safety requirements.

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

To learn more about the Pool Safely Grant Program and the VGB Act visit PoolSafely.gov. This site has a broad array of free, downloadable information for the general public, state and local officials, the swimming pool and spa community, and the media.

After 17 illnesses and one death, Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls 132,606 Pounds of Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination

 Low price, high risk, shitty meat

Ground beef sold at Target, Sam’s Club recalled after deadly E. coli outbreak

Ashleigh Jackson, Digital Producer, Meredith
September 26, 2018



  More than 132,000 pounds of ground beef recalled last week over E. Coli concerns was sold at Target, Sam's Club and other retailers nationwide, federal health officials announced Tuesday.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture just released a list of grocery stores that sold the recalled beef products. They include:


Aldi (Stores in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin)


Sam's Club (Nationwide)


Target (Nationwide)


Meijer (Nationwide)


Safeway/Albertson's (Nationwide)


Vons (Stores in California)


Pak N Save (Stores in California)


Click here to see the full list.

Cargill Meat Solutions issued the recall on Sept. 19.

The beef products were identified after an investigation into an E. coli outbreak, which had resulted in 17 illnesses and one death since Aug. 16, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said in a statement.

Each patient had consumed ground beef products purchased at various retail stores that were supplied by Cargill Meat Solutions, according to FSIS.

The items carry an “EST. 86R” label inside the USDA mark of inspection, and were produced and packaged on June 21.

Here's a full list of the recalled products (view labels at this link):

• 3-lb. chubs of “OUR CERTIFIED 73/27 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF” with a USE OR FREEZE BY JUL/11/18 and case code 00228749057646.
• 3-lb. chubs of “OUR CERTIFIED 73/27 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF” with a USE OR FREEZE BY JUL/11/18 and case code 00228749002653.
• 10-lb. chubs of “EXCEL 73/27 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF” with a Use/Frz. By Jul 11 and case code 00228749089098.
• 10-lb. chubs of “EXCEL 73/27 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF” with a Use/Frz. By Jul 11 and case code 90028749002751.
• 10-lb. chubs of “EXCEL 81/19 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF” with a Use/Frz. By Jul 11 and case code 90028749003536.
• 10-lb. chubs of “EXCEL GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND” with a Use/Frz. By Jul 11 and case code 00228749003568.
• 10-lb. chubs of “EXCEL CHUCK GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND” with a Use/Frz. By Jul 11 and case code 90028749402773.
• 20-lb. chubs of “EXCEL 81/19 FINE GRIND GROUND BEEF COMBO” with a Use/Frz. By Jul 11 and case code 90028749073935.
• 10-lb. chubs of “Sterling Silver CHUCK GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND” with a Use/Frz. By Jul 11 and case code 00228749702416.
• 10-lb. chubs of “CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF CHUCK GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND” with a Use/Frz. By Jul 11 and case code 90028749802405.
• 10-lb. chubs of “CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF CHUCK GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND” with a Use/Frz. By Jul 11 with case code 00228749802413.
• 10-lb. chubs of “Fire River Farms CLASSIC GROUND BEEF 81/19 FINE GRIND” with a USE/FREEZE BY: 07/11/2018 with case code 90734730297241.

E. Coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, vomiting, bloody diarrhea and severe stomach cramps, with the symptoms occurring one to 10 days after exposure. Most people recover within a week, but those with weakened immune systems may develop a more severe infection.

Federal health officials are concerned that some customers may be storing the tainted beef in their refrigerators or freezers. The agency advises anyone who bought the product to throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.

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Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination
Class I Recall 081-2018
Health Risk: High Sep 19, 2018

Congressional and Public Affairs
Maria Machuca
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov



WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2018 – 

Cargill Meat Solutions, a Fort Morgan, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 132,606 pounds of ground beef products made from the chuck portion of the carcass that may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ground beef items were produced and packaged on June 21, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: (Products List) [View Labels (PDF only)]

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 86R” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. [Distribution List PDF]

On Aug. 16, 2018, FSIS was notified of an investigation of E. coli O26 illnesses. FSIS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state public health and agriculture partners determined that raw ground beef was the probable source of the reported illnesses. The epidemiological investigation identified 17 illnesses and one death with illness onset dates ranging from July 5 to July 25, 2018.

The Cargill Meat Solutions’ ground beef products were identified following further investigation related to Recall 072-2018, conducted on Aug. 30, 2018, where ground beef products were recalled in connection with the E. coli O26 outbreak. FSIS’ traceback information indicated that case-patients consumed ground beef products purchased at various retail stores that were supplied by Cargill Meat Solutions.

E. coli O26, like the more common E. coli O157:H7, is a serovar of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). People can become ill from STECs 2–8 days (average of 3–4 days) after exposure to the organism.

Most people infected with STEC O26 develop diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Some illnesses last longer and can be more severe. Infection is usually diagnosed by testing of a stool sample. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care is the usual treatment; antibiotic treatment is generally not recommended. Most people recover within a week, but rarely, some develop a more severe infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, is common with STEC O26 infection. HUS can occur in people of any age but is most common in children under 5 years old, older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately

FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160°F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, http://1.usa.gov/1cDxcDQ. Consumers should take proper precautions when handling raw meat products. Proper hand washing after handling raw meat, poultry and eggs can greatly reduce the risk of bacterial cross-contamination to other foods and kitchen surfaces. It is important to prevent cross-contamination by washing counter tops and sinks with hot, soapy water.

Media with questions regarding the recall can contact April Nelson with Cargill corporate affairs at (952) 742-9150 or at april_nelson@cargill.com. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can call 1-844-419-1574.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

USDA Recall Classifications
Class I	This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Class II	This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
Class III	This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.

Tanker truck driver seriously injured after a tanker truck carrying 8500 gallons of ethanol overturned, spilling the fuel onto the southbound Highway 61 in Missouri

PIKE COUNTY, Mo. —
 
An accident involving a tanker truck has shut down lanes of southbound Highway 61 at Highway OO.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a tanker truck carrying 8500 gallons of ethanol overturned, spilling the fuel onto the highway. The MSHP said three compartments from the truck's tanker were ruptured and leaking.

Authorities have closed the highway off from Eolia to Bowling Green.

The Department of Natural Resources was requested. Authorities said the spill has been contained.

Hazmat crews have responded from local counties although authorities said the spill is not hazardous.

The MSHP said another vehicle may have been involved in the accident.

The driver of the tanker was airlifted to a hospital in serious condition. No injuries were reported from the other vehicle.

Both the northbound and southbound sections of the highway were closed initially.

Around 6:30 p.m., emergency crews reopened the northbound lanes.



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NB lanes of US-61 back open after hazardous crash in Pike County


Author: KSDK Staff

September 30, 2018

PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — A crash involving a tanker truck that was hauling hazardous material will keep all lanes of US-61 shut down for much of Sunday, MoDOT's Northeast District confirmed.

The crash happened at 12:24 p.m. just north of Highway OO near Eolia, which is just north of the Troy County-Lincoln County line.

The 8,500-gallon tanker was carrying ethanol. A photo from a 5 On Your Side viewer showed the truck upside down in a grassy ditch on the side of the road. A long line of traffic was stopped on the highway.

Pilot FRANK ELDRIDGE OWENS, 69, Killed, Woman Seriously in a 1977 Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Small Airplane Crash Near Brackett Field in La Verne, California

Pilot FRANK ELDRIDGE OWENS, 69, Killed, Woman Hurt in Small Airplane Crash Near Brackett Field in La Verne, CA


September 30, 2018, by Brian Day

A single-engine airplane crashed near Brackett Field Airport in La Verne on Sunday, killing a man and injuring a woman, authorities said.

The crash was first reported about 5:45 p.m. along the 1600 block of Puddingstone Drive, adjacent to the airport, Los Angeles County Fire Department Dispatch Supervisor Cheryl Sims said.

Paramedics encountered two patients, described as a man and a woman, she said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The woman was taken to a hospital in serious condition, La Verne Police Department officials said.

"A single-engine Cessna 177RG crashed under unknown circumstances into a plant nursery while the pilot was practicing approaches into Brackett Field Airport," FAA spokesman Ian Gregor said.

Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating, he added.

Los Angeles County fire officials were assisting their counterparts in the La Verne Fire Department, Sims said.

No further details were available.

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One Dead, One Injured in La Verne Plane Crash

By Shahan Ahmed



One person was killed and one person was taken to a hospital after a small plane crashed in La Verne Sunday, per the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The single-engine Cessna crashed at approximately 5:45 p.m. on the 1600 block of Puddingstone Drive, per LAFD. The crash occurred close to Brackett Field Airport.

The person killed and the person injured in the crash were not immediately identified.  However, the plane is owned by Frank E. Owens of Los Angeles, California.  He was probably teaching the woman how to fly.  He was familiar with that airport because there are pictures available with him flying into that airport.


FRANK ELDRIDGE OWENS

3441 ALSACE AVE
LOS ANGELES CA 90016-5209
County:  LOS ANGELES
Country: USA
Certificate: COMMERCIAL PILOT
Date of Issue: 1/19/2010

Ratings:
COMMERCIAL PILOT
  AIRPLANE SINGLE ENGINE LAND
  AIRPLANE MULTIENGINE LAND
  INSTRUMENT AIRPLANE 
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Narrative:

While practicing touch-and-go landings, the aircraft impacted the terrain north of Brackett Field Airport (KPOC), La Verne, California. The airplane sustained substantial damage and one of the two occupants onboard was fatally injured. One occupant onboard the aircraft received serious injuries.

Sources:
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Fatal-plane-crash-La-Verne-Plane-Crash-494754241.html
https://ktla.com/2018/09/30/man-killed-woman-hurt-in-small-airplane-crash-near-brackett-field-in-la-verne/
https://www.google.com/maps?oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&entry=s&sa=X&ll=34.0932251,-117.7781912&z=13&ftid=0x80c32e512a585763:0xaf9b7149cf3b7b0a&q=1600+Puddingstone+Dr,+La+Verne,+CA+91750&gmm=CgIgAQ%3D%3D&ved=2ahUKEwiltsXUneTdAhUI_4MKHcmXBMEQ8gEwAHoECAoQAQ
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=46321%20
http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/photo/000407690.html
Date: 30-SEP-2018
Time: 17:45
Type:
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG
Owner/operator: Private
Registration: N46321
C/n / msn: 177RG1129
Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: North of Brackett Field Airport (KPOC), La Verne, CA - United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature: Training
Departure airport: Bracket Field (KPOC)
Destination airport: Bracket Field (KPOC)

NTSB investigating crash of a Cessna T210M small plane in Silver City, Idaho that killed three people and a dog

 Here is a photo of a Cessna T210M like the one that crashed in Idaho and killed the 3 prospectors and their dog

NTSB investigating crash of a Cessna T210M in Silver City, Idaho.

Sheriff: 3 dead in Owyhee County plane crash 

The Owyhee County Sheriff's Office says the plane went down in a remote area between Silver City and Reynolds Creek.


Author: KTVB Staff

September 30, 2018

SILVER CITY, Idaho - 

A small plane (a Cessna T210M ) crashed in a remote area of Owyhee County Sunday morning, killing three people and a dog, officials said.

The Owyhee County Sheriff's Office says the plane went down in a remote area of the Owyhee Mountains between Reynolds Creek and Silver City. The crash was reported at 9:10 a.m. Sunday.

Deputies located the crash and confirmed that three people and a dog had died.

The NTSB and FAA will begin their investigation at the scene on Monday.

The names of the victims are not being released at this time, and the cause of the crash is not yet known.

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Three dead in plane crash in Owyhee County mountains
Madeline White
September 30, 2018


A plane crash in Owyhee County left three people dead Sunday.

At approximately 9:10 a.m., the Owyhee County Sheriff's Office was notified of the crash, which took place in a remote area of the Owyhee mountains between Reynolds Creek and Silver City.

The cause of the crash is unknown.  Small planes are vulnerable in the mountains with the shifting winds and altitudes and rough terrain.

The Owyhee Sheriff's Office have confirmed that three people, and one dog, were found dead.

Officials plan to continue investigations of the scene on Monday. Names of the victims are not being released at this time. 


The area of the crash is in the Tennessee Mountain Prospects, Silver City District (Carson District), Owyhee Co., Idaho, USA.  It is possible that these three were miners.  Or, they were just hikers as this area is popular with mountain hikers.